Laser Cladding Cermet Coatings on Niobium Substrate

2021 ◽  
Vol 326 ◽  
pp. 167-184
Author(s):  
Radosław Szklarek ◽  
Wojciech Pakieła ◽  
Tomasz Tański ◽  
Kamil Sobczak
Keyword(s):  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Laser Power ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Pure Niobium ◽  
Composite Layers ◽  
Test Investigation ◽  
Vickers Hardness Test

Pure niobium substrates were coated using laser cladding method. Pure molybdenum, Yttria Stabilized Zirkonia (YSZ) and corundum (Al2O3) powders were used as coating materials. Coatings were deposited on specimens as seperate paths with 3÷10mm width and 40mm of length. Two different laser power 3kW and 4kW were tested during deposition. In order to assess the quality of the Mo-YSZ and Mo-Al2O3 coatings, the light microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), chemical analysis (EDS) and Vickers hardness test investigation were performed. The surface roughness and wear volume were also measured. As a result of YSZ-Mo powder cladding on the Nb substrate the composite layers were obtained without cracks and porosity not exceeding 1 μm. In addition, an increase in hardness of about 450 HV0.5 was revealed. As a result of Al2O3-Mo powder cladding on the Nb substrate the composite layers with many voids and cracks were obtained for each of the cladding variants.

scholarly journals Multi-objective numerical simulation of geometrical characteristics of laser cladding of cobalt-based alloy based on response surface methodology

2020 ◽  
pp. 002029402094495
Author(s):  
Lu-jun Cui ◽  
Meng Zhang ◽  
Shi-Rui Guo ◽  
Yan-Long Cao ◽  
Wen-Han Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Model ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Laser Power ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Scanning Speed ◽  
Laser Cladding Remanufacturing ◽  
Main Influence

The objectives of this study are to optimize the key process parameters of laser cladding remanufacturing parts, improve the sealing quality of the hemispherical valve and prolong and improve its service life and reliability. A high-power fiber-coupled semiconductor laser was used to fabricate a single Co-based alloy cladding layer on the pump valve material ZG45 plate. The key process parameters of laser power, scanning speed and powder feeding rate in the process of laser remanufacturing are taken as optimization variables, and the coating width, coating height, coating depth, aspect ratio and dilution rate are taken as response indexes. Based on the response surface analysis method, the central compound experiment is designed using Design-Expert software. The variance analysis of the experimental results is performed, and the regression prediction model of the process parameters relative to the corresponding index is established. Through analysis of the established perturbation diagram and three-dimensional response surface, it is concluded that the main influence factors of melting width and penetration depth are laser power and positive effect, and the main influence factors of melting height are scanning speed and negative effect. The average error of each regression prediction model is lower than 10%. The above research work has important guiding significance for optimizing the process parameters and improving the cladding quality of cobalt-based alloy on ZG45.

scholarly journals Computational and Experimental Investigation of Micro-Hardness and Wear Resistance of Ni-Based Alloy and TiC Composite Coating Obtained by Laser Cladding

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guofu Lian ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Mingpu Yao ◽  
Xu Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Parameter Optimization ◽  
Laser Power ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Processing Parameter ◽  
Cladding Layer

The influence of processing parameters on the micro-hardness and wear resistance of a Ni-based alloy and titanium carbide (TiC) composite cladding layer was studied. Mathematical models were developed to predict the micro-hardness and wear resistance of the cladding layer by controlling the laser cladding processing parameters. Key processing parameters were the laser power, scanning speed, gas flow, and TiC powder ratio. The models were validated by analysis of variance and parameter optimization. Results show that the micro-hardness is positively correlated with laser power and TiC powder ratio, where the TiC powder ratio shows the most significant impact. The wear volume decreased with an increasing TiC powder ratio. The targets for the processing parameter optimization were set to 62 HRC for micro-hardness and a minimal volume wear. The difference between the model prediction value and experimental validation result for micro-hardness and wear volume were 1.87% and 6.33%, respectively. These models provide guidance to optimize the processing parameters to achieve a desired micro-hardness and maximize wear resistance in a composite cladding layer.

Microstructure and Grain Abrasion Properties of Cr3C2-NiCr Coating Prepared by Laser Cladding Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 271-272 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Long Wei ◽  
Zong De Liu ◽  
Xin Zhi Li ◽  
Ming Ming Yuan ◽  
Cheng Yuan Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Wear Resistant ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Technology Analysis ◽  
Main Component

Cr3C2-NiCr has high quality of wear resistant properties and is widely used in abrasive environment. In this paper, Cr3C2-NiCr coating was prepared on 45 steel by laser cladding technology. Analysis and research of the coatings were achieved by SEM and XRD to determine the main component and the different region on coatings. The hardness and the element component were investigated by micro-hardness tester and EDS. Abrasion tests were performed to contrast the wear resistance of two materials. The results indicate that the hardness of the coatings is nearly 3 times as the substrate. The coatings are well combined with the substrate and the phase of Cr3C2 has a large proportion in the coatings. Abrasion tests show that the average of wear rate on substrate is 5.2 times as the coatings.

The mechanism of process parameters influencing the AlSi10Mg side surface quality fabricated via laser powder bed fusion

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shimin Dai ◽  
Hailong Liao ◽  
Haihong Zhu ◽  
Xiaoyan Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Laser Power ◽  
Side Surface ◽  
Laser Powder Bed Fusion ◽  
Scanning Velocity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Powder Bed

Purpose For the laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) technology, the side surface quality is essentially important for industrial applicated parts, such as the inner flow parts. Contour is generally adopted at the parts’ outline to enhance the side surface quality. However, the side surface roughness (Ra) is still larger than 10 microns even with contour in previous studies. The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of contour process parameters, laser power and scanning velocity on the side surface quality of the AlSi10Mg sample. Design/methodology/approach Using L-PBF technology to manufacture AlSi10Mg samples under different contour process parameters, use a laser confocal microscope to capture the surface information of the samples, and obtain the surface roughness Ra and the maximum surface height Rz of each sample after analysis and processing. Findings The results show that the side surface roughness decreases with the increase of the laser power at the fixed scanning velocity of 1,000 mm/s, the side surface roughness Ra stays within the error range as the contour velocity increases. It is found that the Ra increases with the scanning velocity increasing and the greater the laser power with the greater Ra increases when the laser power of contour process parameters is 300 W, 350 W and 400 W. The Rz maintain growth with the contour scanning velocity increasing at constant laser power. The continuous uniform contour covers the pores in the molten pool of the sample edge and thus increase the density of the sample. Two mechanisms named “Active adhesion” and “Passive adhesion” cause sticky powder. Originality/value Formation of a uniform and even contour track is key to obtain the good side surface quality. The side surface quality is determined by the uniformity and stability of the contour track when the layer thickness is fixed. These research results can provide helpful guidance to improve the surface quality of L-PBF manufactured parts.

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